City OKs reopening of Jewel-Osco that was closed when inspectors found rats
A Near West Side Jewel-Osco store was shut down after health officials found rodents during an inspection on Tuesday.
A Near West Side Jewel-Osco store was shut down after health officials found rodents during an inspection on Tuesday.
Covington Police: Officer Cooper's progress is 'impressive'
The Covington Police Department shared another update on Officer Matt Cooper on Facebook early Wednesday morning.
The Covington Police Department shared another update on Officer Matt Cooper on Facebook early Wednesday morning.
Eggs recalled after possible Salmonella contamination
Gravel Ridge Farms has recalled their branded eggs that were sold in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee after a possible Salmonella contamination.
Gravel Ridge Farms has recalled their branded eggs that were sold in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee after a possible Salmonella contamination.
Button-sized disc tests liquid for date-rape drugs
In the blink of an eye, a predator can spike a drink, leaving possible victims vulnerable to attacks. But there's a new, discrete product to help combat this threat. It’s date-rape drug-detection kit and it’s as small as a button.
In the blink of an eye, a predator can spike a drink, leaving possible victims vulnerable to attacks. But there's a new, discrete product to help combat this threat. It’s date-rape drug-detection kit and it’s as small as a button.
Have trouble catching your breath? Try this app
Most of us go through life without thinking about our next breath.
Most of us go through life without thinking about our next breath.
AAP urges flu vaccine for kids 6 months and older
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued its annual flu recommendations this week and said that all children ages 6 months and older should receive the vaccine as soon as it becomes available.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued its annual flu recommendations this week and said that all children ages 6 months and older should receive the vaccine as soon as it becomes available.
Chicagoans get sticker shock over prescription prices, look for ways to save
If you've dealt with sticker shock over a prescription lately, you are not alone.
If you've dealt with sticker shock over a prescription lately, you are not alone.
Kratom tea left teen with brain damage, mom's lawsuit claims
A Florida mother claims her daughter’s kratom tea habit left her with brain damage, and is suing the three establishments her child used to frequent for negligence.
A Florida mother claims her daughter’s kratom tea habit left her with brain damage, and is suing the three establishments her child used to frequent for negligence.
Man who lost leg after spider bite finds hope, healing
Lamar Hepinstall is still trying to come back from a spider bite 7 years ago.
Lamar Hepinstall is still trying to come back from a spider bite 7 years ago.
FDA investigating multi-state outbreak of salmonella infections linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks
The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks sweetened puffed wheat cereal.
The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg's Honey Smacks sweetened puffed wheat cereal.
Girl, 4, contracts life-threatening infection after trying on shoes without socks, mom claims
A mother in the U.K. is warning others about the danger of trying on shoes without socks after her 4-year-old daughter allegedly contracted a life-threatening infection on her foot from doing so.
A mother in the U.K. is warning others about the danger of trying on shoes without socks after her 4-year-old daughter allegedly contracted a life-threatening infection on her foot from doing so.
FDA warns against eating 'Dragon's Breath,' foods prepared with liquid nitrogen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid eating, drinking, or handling foods prepared using liquid nitrogen.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to avoid eating, drinking, or handling foods prepared using liquid nitrogen.
STDs hit all-time highs in US for fourth straight year, CDC reports
Sexually-transmitted diseases continue to hit all-time highs in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting a 10 percent spike for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2017. The federal health agency said in a report released Tuesday that the numbers, which include nearly 2.3 million new cases of the aforementioned diseases, reflect a “steep, sustained...
Sexually-transmitted diseases continue to hit all-time highs in the U.S. with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting a 10 percent spike for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2017. The federal health agency said in a report released Tuesday that the numbers, which include nearly 2.3 million new cases of the aforementioned diseases, reflect a “steep, sustained...
It's peak season for hand, foot and mouth disease
It's that time of year in Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's emergency departments.
It's that time of year in Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's emergency departments.
General Mills to allow birth mothers 18-20 weeks paid time off in new employee policy
Minneapolis-based General Mills announced a new policy that will likely be a big hit among expecting and new parents in the company.
Minneapolis-based General Mills announced a new policy that will likely be a big hit among expecting and new parents in the company.
Illinois records its first West Nile virus death in 2018
A senior citizen living in LaSalle County is the first person to die in Illinois this year of West Nile virus.
A senior citizen living in LaSalle County is the first person to die in Illinois this year of West Nile virus.
CDC: Salmonella bacteria leads to 1 death, 17 illness cases from kosher chicken
At least 17 people were sickened and one person has died as a result of eating chicken that was possibly contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, the CDC said Wednesday.
At least 17 people were sickened and one person has died as a result of eating chicken that was possibly contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, the CDC said Wednesday.
Marijuana now pain alternative to addictive opioids in Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law allowing medical marijuana to be used as a painkiller instead of highly addictive opioids.
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law allowing medical marijuana to be used as a painkiller instead of highly addictive opioids.
Study: Illinois community faces high cancer risks
A new federal study shows people living near a contract sterilization company in a Chicago suburb face some the country's highest cancer risks from toxic air pollution.
A new federal study shows people living near a contract sterilization company in a Chicago suburb face some the country's highest cancer risks from toxic air pollution.
More blood pressure medication lots recalled
The manufacturer of a common blood pressure medication has expanded its recall to all lots of the product.
The manufacturer of a common blood pressure medication has expanded its recall to all lots of the product.